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UD OLLI Summer Selections: June 22 – July 23, 2026
Five weeks of fun topics, short courses and field trips — registration details coming soon
K – Writing
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building) | June 25, 2026-July 23, 2026
Thursday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Required text: Identical Misfortune, Richard Zappa, ISBN 979-8-697031-04-02. This course introduces participants to novel writing, covering the fundamentals of storytelling, genre, plot, characters, narration and dialogue. To facilitate discussion, participants should read and bring to each session the novel, Identical Misfortune, which is available for purchase on Amazon, and will be used as a teaching aid. This course is designed for anyone who has an interest in writing a novel or memoir.
This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Richard Zappa
ZAPPA, RICHARD — B.A., University of Delaware; J.D., American University. Retired trial lawyer, short story writer and award-winning author of the Jo Crowder crime thriller novels. (K225)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington